Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Pron Wealth Management Group based in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016, bringing with him a background of military service and a family legacy in wealth management. Matthew works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking, and legacy planning. Prior to his financial advisory career, Matthew served five years as an infantry squad leader in the United States Marine Corps. His military service included assignments with the 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, where he conducted security operations at Guantanamo Bay and supported U.S. Embassy security in the Middle East, and a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge in 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, magna cum laude, from Drexel University. Matthew serves as President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, assisting veterans with their transition to education and career development. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved with several professional and community organizations including the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network, Drexel Veteran’s Association, The Union League of Philadelphia, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, and The Mission Continues. He resides in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania with his wife Katie and their two sons. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing, ice hockey, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Chin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator for his father's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stuart Saules is a Financial Advisor with The Carle Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized, full-service wealth management plans aimed at helping them take control of their financial lives. Stuart embraces a team approach, leveraging the combined experience of his colleagues and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Stuart’s expertise includes retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning considerations. His approach centers on understanding clients’ unique goals and priorities—whether personal, familial, or business-related—and creating strategies tailored to those needs. He helps families and businesses build financial confidence for generations by formulating focused, risk-appropriate long-term plans that evolve with changing market conditions and client circumstances. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional role, Stuart enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities since 2007, with a one-year break serving as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Richard Boyle is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and New York Life. He has also worked in education at Rowan University and Penn State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fred Jaramillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Jaramillo is a 50% owner of MRFJ Capital Corp and serves as a trustee for the company’s related 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Griffin Kick is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held positions at New York Life Insurance Company and Legend Biotech, and worked at the University of Delaware from 2019 to 2023. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and third-party asset management services, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Pietro Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2019, and previously held roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Ruggeri is involved in insurance through Gryphon Assurance and manages Ruggeri Financial Group LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured approach that includes collaborative planning and use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at Uber, Santander Bank and Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Onyx Enterprises. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pup on the Run LLC, focusing on website management. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, utilizing a dual-registered adviser and broker-dealer model with an emphasis on program sponsorships and non-discretionary assets.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Meghna Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. She is a co-owner of an outside family investment business in New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainsboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental condominium property. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Danielle Escobar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and priorities, developing clear strategies to help them achieve those objectives. Danielle's approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial situation as well as their long-term aspirations. Danielle has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise in wealth management, investment analysis, and portfolio design. She joined Merrill in 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Advisors as an Investment Analyst and at Hartford Funds as a Valuation Analyst and Advisory Support Consultant. Her focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and International Business from Cabrini University and a Master's degree in Finance and Strategic Management from Villanova University, where she also served as co-president of the Graduate Student Association. Danielle is a member of the Semester at Sea Alumni. Residing in Philadelphia, she is active in sports, especially soccer, and enjoys spending time with her family and following local professional teams.

Paul Schmidt is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 35 years of experience in financial advising, helping individuals and businesses plan and achieve their financial goals. Paul's expertise spans managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nyack College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Paul follows a personalized approach to portfolio management, emphasizing availability and support for clients during both challenging and prosperous times. Beyond his professional role, he is involved in coaching the golf teams at McKee Staten Island Technical High School. Paul lives in Staten Island, NY, with his wife Wendy, and they have two daughters working in accounting and finance. His personal interests include antiquing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Otto Arias Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to that, he spent nine years at BNY Mellon Capital Markets and 26 years at The Bank of New York Mellon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Vincent Notte is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and New Century Financial Group, LLC for approximately 30 years and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 33 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship involved in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Rohit Mehrotra is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of his advisory role, Mehrotra serves on the boards of the McCarter Theatre and Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, as well as advisory councils for Rutgers Health Leadership and the Tuck School of Business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Francesco Mollo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010, bringing years of independent financial advising and investment experience. Francesco primarily works with real estate investors and business owners to develop long-term wealth management strategies. He specializes in services for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Francesco collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and accountants to address financial, retirement, education, tax, trust, and estate matters, including wealth transfer and business succession strategies. His team also focuses on tax deferral strategies for business and property owners seeking to liquidate real estate holdings or business interests. Francesco earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Rowan University. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of his community and the Sons of Italy in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey area. Francesco enjoys golfing, ice hockey, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.